Cathedral News
Galway 10 Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Posted:
22 September - 1 October 2011 Direct from Shannon Airport
10 Days - €1,175 p.p.s. incl. half-board accom. & all taxes
For further information, contact: Fr. Martin Whelan Tel: 091-563566
Ash Wednesday
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the season of preparation for the great feast of Easter. It falls on 9 March this year, and Easter Sunday is 24 April.
Masses for Ash in Galway Cathedral follow the normal weekday schedule, being celebrated at 09:00, 11:00 and 18:00. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses.
Regulation of Signed Mass Cards
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Having signed or stamped Mass Cards for sale to the public in shops and other commercial outlets is a practice that is not approved by the Episcopal Conference, the Major Religious Superiors or the Superiors of Missionary Societies, it undermines a correct Eucharistic Theology and is unacceptable. The Bishops of Ireland ask that this practice wherever it exists, be discontinued.
New Organ Scholar
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The position of Organ Scholar at Galway Cathedral, which has been vacant for the last two years, has been filled by Robbie Carroll.
Summer Concerts
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The annual series of summer concerts in Galway Cathedral begins in July, and continues with a concert each Thursday until August.